If you are homeless—living in a shelter, on the streets, in a vehicle, or in a place unfit for human occupation—or potentially facing homelessness, call the Homeless Crisis Help Line 888-411-6802. Counselors will direct you to an agency that can help. Please note that to qualify for one of our programs you must be referred to us through our Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Access System. We will not be able to help you on a walk-in basis. If you are having legal problems with your landlord, please attend one of our free legal clinics.
City of Dallas Community Resources Website
Family assistance, information & referral — 211
Domestic violence 24-hour hotline – 214.941.1991
Runaways 24-hour hotline – 888.580.4357
Social Security 24-hour hotline – 800.772.1213
Housing Forward (formerly MDHA) – 972.638.5600
Housing
Section 8 Housing – 214.819.1871
Dallas Housing Authority – 214.951.8300
Homeless Shelters
The Bridge – 214.670.1100
Austin Street Shelter –214.428.4242
Dallas Life Foundation – 214.421.1380
Exodus Ministries – 214.827.3772
Family Gateway – 214.741.6515 ext. 101
Interfaith Housing Coalition – 214.827.7220
Jonathan’s Place (young women & youth) – 972-303-5303
Mosaic Family Services – 214.821.5393
Reconciliation Outreach – 214.545.6500
Salvation Army: Home Sweet Home – 214.424.7000
Shared Housing Center – 214.828.1499
Domestic Violence Shelters
Brighter Tomorrows (Grand Prairie) – 972.262.8383
The Family Place – 214.941.1991
Genesis Women’s Shelter – 214.946.HELP
Hope’s Door (Plano) – 972.422.7233
New Beginning Center (Garland) – 972.276.0057
Health Care
LifeNet Community Behavioral Healthcare – 214.932.1967
Dallas Metrocare Services (MHMR) – 214.743.1200
Community Dental Care – 214.630.7080
Parkland Hospital Homeless Outreach – 214.590.8000
Childcare
Child Care Group – 214.630.5949
HeadStart of Greater Dallas – 972.283.6400
Rainbow Days – 214.887.0726
Vogel – (214) 368-8686
Legal Services
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, Dallas office – 214.748.1234
Basic Needs
Food Stamps – 211
WIC – 800.942-3678
TANF – 211
Stewpot (prepared meals) – 214.746.2785
The North Texas Food Bank – 214.330.1396
South Dallas and Southern Dallas Specific Services
South Dallas Employment Project (SDEP): Place-Based Services